Phishing

What should I do if my mailbox has been “hacked”?

1. Don't panic !

2. Change your password immediately

What should I do if I receive phishing e-mails?

Suspicious e-mails can be of different kinds:

Your alerts help to combat threats. Please report them:

From a PC, you need to use the « Report Email » button in your Outlook e-mail client or Webmail.
From a smartphone, the only way to report a phishing e-mail is to forward it to abuse@ieseg.fr

Check the sender: Make sure the sender's email address is legitimate. Do not rely on the sender's name or the displayed email address, as email addresses can be spoofed and may look like the target domain names.
- Wondering if we are really waiting for this email.
- In case of doubt, check if the email is signed.
Be cautious with attachments: Never open an attachment from an unknown or unexpected sender. Files may contain malware.
- Always ask yourself the question when receiving an unsolicited attachment.
Be cautious of links, they may lead to sites that closely resemble well-known sites designed to steal your credentials or exploit vulnerabilities in your web browser.
- Hover over the link with your mouse to display the URL and ensure that the domain is safe.
- If you click on the link and land on a page asking for your credentials, it’s suspicious.
- If you accidentally enter your credentials, make sure to change your IESEG account password immediately.
Be cautious of urgent, exceptional, and unexpected requests that encourage quick and uncontrolled actions.
- Always verify through another channel if you receive a suspicious message.
- Never respond to an email asking for personal or confidential information, even if it appears to come from a trusted source.
While phishing emails used to contain numerous errors, the use of AI now allows them to be flawlessly written. Remain vigilant regarding the tone used and the consistency of the message.

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